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Recurring swollen lymph nodes under each arm
About 9 months ago I had a sore and swollen lymph node under my right underarm. I ended up having an ultrasound done after seeing my GP which returned a clear result. My GP thought it may be a reactive lymph node.
Then just 3 weeks ago I had a node become enlarged but not sore behind my left ear. It only lasted a day or so and was the size of a marble. A few days later I noticed a soreness and ache under my right arm about an inch away from the previously reactive node. This ache is like a muscle ache but feels like it is on the outside of the ribcage wall(?). I cannot attribute this ache to any unusual exercise or activity. I saw my GP and she did a breast examination(with no concerns) and prescribed antibiotics. I completed 2 courses of these about a week ago. In the last week I have had relief from the ache under my arm and have had no swollen lymph nodes until today. Today I have a very sore lymph node deep under the left (other) arm, and a visible lump with no soreness high under my right arm almost where the biceps enter the axilla. (My neighbor noticed that one when I raised my arms). I will go and see my GP again, however am concerned at the length of time I seem to be getting these swollen nodes. I am concerned the ache under my arm that comes and goes is related somehow, and of course being a mother of 3 I am worried about breast cancer.
I thank you for any advice you can offer.
Then just 3 weeks ago I had a node become enlarged but not sore behind my left ear. It only lasted a day or so and was the size of a marble. A few days later I noticed a soreness and ache under my right arm about an inch away from the previously reactive node. This ache is like a muscle ache but feels like it is on the outside of the ribcage wall(?). I cannot attribute this ache to any unusual exercise or activity. I saw my GP and she did a breast examination(with no concerns) and prescribed antibiotics. I completed 2 courses of these about a week ago. In the last week I have had relief from the ache under my arm and have had no swollen lymph nodes until today. Today I have a very sore lymph node deep under the left (other) arm, and a visible lump with no soreness high under my right arm almost where the biceps enter the axilla. (My neighbor noticed that one when I raised my arms). I will go and see my GP again, however am concerned at the length of time I seem to be getting these swollen nodes. I am concerned the ache under my arm that comes and goes is related somehow, and of course being a mother of 3 I am worried about breast cancer.
I thank you for any advice you can offer.
Thanks for the feedback. No I haven't had any blood tests done yet. I will make an appointment to go and see my GP again. All of the nodes seem to have gone back down now, so here's hoping all is ok. Thanks again.
It's my understanding that lymph node swelling that comes and goes is generally not cancer. And, that painful nodes are most likely caused by infection of some kind. Lymph nodes that swell from cancer are not painful. It's when they continue to enlarge, with no decrease in size that is cause for concern. But, I'm no doctor. Have they run any blood tests? If you're that concerned, one way to rule out cancer is to have a lymph node biopsied.
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